This easy burger bowl is a quick and delicious Asian-inspired dish that makes the perfect healthy burger recipe for a weeknight dinner. And it's ready in only 20 minutes.
Easy Burger Bowl: A Healthy & Delicious Weeknight Dinner
Are you tired of the same old weeknight meals? Looking for something quick, healthy, and satisfying to feed your family? This Easy Burger Bowl Recipe is packed with flavor, nutritious ingredients, and the hearty satisfaction of a good burger. Best of all, it features lean and healthy ground venison, making it a guilt-free option for parents who want to serve wholesome meals without sacrificing taste.
Why Choose Ground Venison For A Burger Bowl?
Ground venison is the perfect choice when looking for a healthy burger recipe. It's a fantastic alternative to ground beef for several reasons. It’s naturally leaner, with far less saturated fat than beef, making it a heart-healthy option. Venison is also rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals like iron and zinc. According to WebMD, venison contains fewer calories per serving while still delivering robust flavor and essential nutrients. For anyone managing their cholesterol or trying to maintain a healthy weight, venison is a smart and flavorful choice.
Switching to ground venison doesn’t mean sacrificing taste. In fact, its rich, beef-like flavor shines in recipes like this burger bowl. You’ll feel good about serving it to your family, knowing it’s a better-for-you alternative to traditional ground beef.
The Inspiration Behind This Burger Bowl Recipe
Our 9-year-old daughter loves burgers! And as a deer hunter, I end up with quite a bit of ground venison in my freezer. At the same time, I don't want too many nights of a burger on a bun with greasy fries. That's where this burger bowl comes in.
The seasoned ground venison, fresh veggies, and cooked basmati rice come together beautifully. This burger bowl recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when all of us need a meal that’s both quick and nutritious.
Ingredients You'll Need For This Hamburger Bowl
Here’s what you’ll need to make this easy and delicious burger bowl:
- 1 cup uncooked rice (I used basmati rice)
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground venison
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- ¼ cup hoisin sauce
- 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 3 green onions, chopped
- Sesame seeds for garnish
How To Make This Healthy Burger Recipe
1. Cook the Rice
Start by cooking the rice according to the package directions. This should take about 15 minutes. If you’re feeding a family with big appetites, consider doubling the rice to ensure everyone gets enough on their plate. For smaller portions, ½ cup of cooked rice per person is usually perfect.
2. Cook the Venison
While the rice is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground venison, breaking it up with a wooden spoon or spatula as it cooks. In about 5 minutes, the venison will be fully browned and ready for seasoning.
3. Add the Asian Flavors
Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the brown sugar, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. Mix everything well so the venison absorbs all those delicious flavors.
4. Add the Red Bell Pepper
Stir in the chopped red bell pepper and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
5. Assemble the Bowls
Spoon the cooked rice into bowls and top with the Asian-flavored venison mixture. Garnish with chopped green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds for the perfect finishing touch.
Pro Tips For Success
- Meal Prep Friendly: Double this burger bowl recipe and store leftovers in individual containers for easy lunches throughout the week. These burger bowls reheat beautifully and taste just as good the next day.
- Customize the Veggies: While red bell pepper works great here, you can swap it for whatever veggies your family loves. Broccoli, zucchini, or snap peas would all be great options.
This Burger Bowl Recipe Tested And Approved
Parents will love this burger bowl because it's easy to prepare, comes together in only 20 minutes, and is packed with healthy ingredients. I hope your kids will love it as much as our 9-year-old daughter does. Just like all our recipes you'll find here on the website, they've been tested and approved by my wife and our daughter. That way I know it will be a win-win for everyone at your dinner table.
More Ground Venison Recipes
I hope this Easy Venison Burger Bowl Recipe becomes a new favorite for you. If you are looking for more dinner inspiration, check out more of our family favorites you can pull off in 30 minutes or less:
Best Ever Venison Cheeseburger
Jalapeno Popper Venison Flautas
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Easy Burger Bowl Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked rice (I used basmati rice)
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground venison
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- ¼ cup hoisin sauce
- 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 3 green onions, chopped
- sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package directions, about 15 minutes. The girls and I will only eat ½ cup cooked rice per person, but if you have hungry teenagers you are feeding you might want to double the amount.
- Meanwhile, add oil and venison to a large skillet over medium-high heat and break it up with a wooden spoon or spatula until it's fully cooked, about 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium and stir in the brown sugar, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger.
- Add chopped red bell pepper and cook for 3 minutes more, stirring often.
- Serve the venison over the rice and garnish with chopped green onion and sesame seeds.
Steve Dibb says
I really like the fact that you are health conscious with your recipes. So many wild game recipes feature tons of cheese, bacon, sour cream, etc. that our cardiologists (like my wife’s) seriously frown on. In fact, he likes it that I cook with venison that I have harvested and processed myself (not domestically raised). He calls it the “healthiest protein” for cardiology patients outside of baked or grilled fish.
Thank you for that.
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Jeff Benda says
Thanks Steve! I really appreciate the kind words and support! It motivates us to keep doing what we're doing!
Kathy says
Absolutely delicious!
Jeff Benda says
Thanks Kathy. So happy to hear you enjoyed it.
Jerry says
This was great and very easy to make
Shawn says
Easy and delicious!
Jeff Benda says
Thanks Shawn! So glad you enjoyed it.
Bob says
Great deer burger recipe! I made this for my wife and I for supper and liked it so much we both packed leftovers to take to work the next day.
Jeff Benda says
Thanks Bob! So glad you enjoyed it.